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The Influence of Shogun on Western Perceptions of Japan
FX's Shōgun adaptation challenges Western Perceptions of Japan, offering authentic cultural...
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House of the Dragon Will Suffer the Same Fate as Game of Thrones
Olivia talks the rise and fall of GOT and HotD.
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How Social Commentary Breathes Life into Night City
Cyberpunk 2077 is more than a game. From corporate power to identity, it amplifies our...
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【解説】『ハウス・オブ・ザ・ドラゴン』シーズン2:竜の火が消えると...
シーズン2を全体的に振り返ると、魅力は少々あるが明らかにマイナスの方が多い。なぜシーズン2のクオリティはここまで落ちたのか?その理由はHBOネットワークの問題なのか、脚本...
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Heavy is the Wig That Wears the Crown
From power-hungry prince to reluctant supporter: How Daemon and his mind-bending visions...
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House of the Dragon Season 2: When Dragons Lose Their Fire
House of the Dragon Season 2 proved to be a disappointment after the exhilarating heights...
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【解説】『SHOGUN 将軍』の戦闘アプローチ
FXドラマ『SHOGUN 将軍』は、普段の人気テレビドラマのスタイルと異なってバイオレンスや戦いのシーンを控え目に描いている。アクションや戦闘に対するこのユニークなアプロ...
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Shogun's Spare Approach To Combat
Shogun’s minimalist use of violence is a step forward for on-screen action.
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【解説】『SHOGUN 将軍』の通訳技術
『SHOGUN 将軍』のストーリーには通訳が主なテーマとなっている。この記事は、通訳のスタイルや正確さ、個性などを深く分析し、『SHOGUN 将軍』の世界に出てくる様々な...
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Shōgun: The Art of Interpretation
With many languages comes many responsibilities. Dive into the world of Shogun and how...
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【解説】『SHOGUN 将軍』が描く生死
Explore Life and Death in the World of Shogun.
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Everything We Know About House of the Dragon Season 2
House of the Dragon Season 2 promises an epic, dragon-filled civil war as the Targaryen...
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David Martinez and the Myth of Specialness in Night City
In a world that commodifies and fetishizes the idea of being a truly unique "special"...
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The Witcher Fans Should Embrace Liam Hemsworth As Geralt
As Henry Cavill's departure from The Witcher leaves fans questioning the future of the...
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Death and Life in Shogun
Japanese-American writer Olivia takes a deeper look at the central theme of death vs....
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The Defenses for Tolkien Part 2
Frankie considers counter-arguments against the allegations of racism leveled at J.R.R....
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【解説】日系アメリカ人として観る『SHOGUN 将軍』
日本の歴史、文化、人物を描く洋画は今まで数々作られてきたが、それらは正しく日本を描いているのか?西洋目線で描く日本の問題の解説、そしてハリウッド作の新時代劇『SHOGUN...
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The Three Charges Against Tolkien Part I
Frankie-Robin Cooper examines the presence of Racism, Scientific Racism, and Moral Geography...
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Dune: Spice and Oil, Oil and Spice
Frankie-Robin Cooper examines Spice as a metaphor for oil in Frank Herbert's Dune and...
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CD Projekt Red And Their Journey From Swords to Cybernetics
How did CD Projekt Red resurrect the dumpster fire that was Cyberpunk 2077's launch and...
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The Poetry of Color in Dune
Explore the poetry of color in Dune Part II.
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Shōgun: The Samurai Epic from a Japanese-American Perspective
In this guest piece, Olivia Snyder explains Japan's reception of Shogun and how it brings...
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3 Scenes from Frank Herbert's Dune that I Wish Were Included in the Movie
Frankie-Robin Cooper compares Frank Herbert's Dune with Denis Villeneuve's movie adaptations....
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Why Nilfgaard Is Not Your Typical Evil Empire
Is Nilfgaard as evil as they are made out to be? Or is there more to this empire's ruthless...
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Why I Love The Harfoots: An Open Letter To The Path
Explore why my co-writers are totally wrong about the Harfoots in LotR: The Rings of Power,...
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Panam Palmer: A Guide to This Key Character in Cyberpunk 2077
Explore the depths of Cyberpunk 2077 through the eyes of Panam Palmer, a pivotal character...
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Elves and A Tale of Two Authors: Galadhrim and Scoia’tael
On the differences between elves in J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and Andrzej Sapkowski's...
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What Makes The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt So Special?
Let’s talk about what The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt does differently from other Western RPGs...
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The Last of Us Post-Covid
Discover why 'The Last of Us' resonates post-COVID. Explore how pandemic narratives, like...
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Is A Copy Of A Person Still A Person?
We’ll go from speaking to monks to talking about machines giving birth as we attempt to...
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Never Fade Away: Death and Dying in Cyberpunk 2077, Part II
To flatline, or not to flatline? Return to the urban wasteland that is Night City and...
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What Defines The Cyberpunk Aesthetic and Why is it So Appealing?
Frankie goes in-depth on the Cyberpunk aesthetic, from fashion and architecture to vehicles...
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A Love Colder Than Ice
Let’s talk about Yennefer, Geralt, and the truth of trauma in relationships in the Sword...
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Will Kill For Coin: How Fantasy Came To Love The Freelance Mercenary
From Night City to Novigrad, explore why everyone loves a hero-for-hire in our February...
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I Cast Gun!! Dungeons and Dragons and Cyberpunk Red
Delve into the mechanics of Cyberpunk Red, the tabletop inspiration for Cyberpunk 2077,...
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Fly Me To The Moon: How Edgerunners Saved Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 was a fiasco for CD Projekt Red. Then David Martinez died for their si...
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The Haunted Ghost of a Samurai
Can a soul be reduced to code? Let’s dive into a neon-lit future that blurs the boundaries...
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Never Fade Away: Death And Dying In Cyberpunk 2077: Part I
Explore themes of death and dying in Cyberpunk 2077 and why V should go with "Don't Fear...
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The Emotional Depths of A Little Sacrifice
Though set in a fantasy world, Geralt and Yennefer's tumultuous romance in The Witcher...
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Yennefer: Chaos And Motherhood
Yennefer, Ciri, and embracing the chaos of love.
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The Witcher, The Last of Us, and Found Fatherhood
Frankie talks The Witcher, TLOU, Daddy Issues, and Gen Z masculinity in modern sci-fi...
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The Aspirations of a Rebel Rockstar
Navigate the intricate narrative of Cyberpunk 2077's Johnny Silverhand, from rebellious...
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Female V And The Silver Fox Samurai
Cyberpunk 2077’s V is Empress of the Afterlife. So why are her romance options so bad...
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Diversity Didn’t Ruin Fantasy. Bad Writing Did.
Fantasy is getting worse, but not because of casting.
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The Man of Glass
Unravel the enigma of the Man of Glass in the "Hearts of Stone" expansion. Discover Gaunter...
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Scenes From A Marriage
Uncovering the tragedy of the “Scenes from a marriage” questline in the context of heartbreak,...
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The Witcher’s Story Is Not Geralt’s Alone
This character analysis of Ciri explores why her complex background and fierce determination...
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Worldbuilding In The Witcher
An analysis of world-building across the television and game adaptations of The Witch...
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Horseing Around: A Discussion of Horsemanship on the Set of the Witcher
Certified horse-girl Frankie-Robin Cooper examines the treatment of horses on the set...
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There’s No Patch For Writing In Cyberpunk 2077
A brief overview of Cyberpunk 2077's biggest weakness.
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The Last Of Us Does Representation Better Than The Witcher
Explore how The Last of Us surpasses The Witcher in representation. Dive into the controversies...
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The Bard’s Largest Contribution Isn’t His Music
Why Dandelion, the Bard, is more than just a musician. Explore his profound impact on...
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Galadriel: Touching The Darkness
Unlock the depths of Galadriel's character and her struggle against temptation. Explore...
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The Lesser Evil: A Retrospective
Uncover the moral complexities of The Lesser Evil in The Witcher.
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P.F.I. The Last Wish Part 1
A deep dive into The Last Wish as part of a two-part preview of our upcoming 2023 series...
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A Weapon Geralt Wields Sharper Than Steel or Silver
Discover how Geralt's empathy surpasses steel and silver in The Witcher world.
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Death To Detlaff
Put an end to the 'Detlaff was innocent' debate now!
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Geralt’s Story: Season 1 vs. Season 2
Explore Geralt's evolution from Season 1's adventures to Season 2's deeper bond with Ciri....
The Aesthetics of Brokilon Forest
Discover the enigmatic allure of Brokilon Forest, where beauty and danger collide.
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Studio Mir: The Pen Behind the Film
Learn more about Studio Mir, the animation powerhouse behind The Witcher's prequel f...
Examining Roach, Geralt’s Rotational Ride or Die
Uncover the mystery behind Roach, Geralt’s trusty companion in The Witcher series
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Of Monsters, Mythology and Men (Part Two)
Delve into the mythology that enriches the show's creatures and discover creative differences...
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In Defense of The Witcher’s Multiple Timelines
Unravel the intricacies of The Witcher's multiple timelines as Geralt battles beasts and...
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Of Monsters, Mythology and Men (Part One)
Dive into the diverse world of monsters in Netflix's The Witcher series and explore the...
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The Law of Surprise
By: Holly Ros “Duny! You will give me that which you already have but do not know....
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Why Dara is so Important to the Netflix Adaptation
Uncover the significance of Dara in Netflix's adaptation of The Witcher series and his...
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Elder Speech and How Fantasy Immerses Us Through Language
Curious about Elder Speech and its role in fantasy worlds? Explore how made-up languages...
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The Witcher’s Complicated Views On Religion
Are The Witcher's Views on Religion Contemptuous or Complicated? Explore the Complexities...
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The Witcher And Warfare
Explore the complexities of war and power in The Witcher 3. How does Geralt navigate a...
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Fans will be Fans
Looking to dive into the Witcher fandom? Discover how it's evolved and join the conversation...
Yennefer’s Story Continues
Unveil Yennefer’s Story and the complex world of the elves in The Witcher series.
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Why We Should Animate Our Fantasies
How can we animate our fantasies to avoid the pitfalls of live-action remakes?
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Let’s be Real: Live-Action Sucks
Is live-action adaptation really as bad as everyone claims? Dive into the debate and discover...
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Yennefer’s Story
By Jackie Baird Let’s talk about a girl named Yennefer. Yes, you read that right, no...
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The Ethics of Neutrality
Is Staying Neutral a Valid Choice in The Witcher's World of War and Conflict?
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The Witcher Is Slavic, And It Isn’t
Is 'The Witcher' truly Slavic? Uncover the intricate origins and cultural nuances behind...
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Women and The Witcher
Curious about women's portrayal in The Witcher? Explore how this beloved fantasy world...
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You Should Really Listen to The Witcher 3 Soundtrack
Want to immerse yourself in The Witcher 3's world? Discover why its soundtrack is essential...
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Triss Merigold Is Your Creepy Ex-Girlfriend
Is Triss Merigold your creepy ex-girlfriend? Explore her polarizing character from Witcher...
The Witcher: A Blind Watch
Discover the journey of a newcomer to the captivating Witcher universe!
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Sex in The Witcher: Arbitrary or Essential?
Is sex between Geralt and Yennefer in The Witcher series just arbitrary encounters or...
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The Witcher 3 Blood And Wine’s “Worst” Ending Is Its Best
Is The Witcher 3 Blood And Wine’s 'Worst' Ending Actually Its Best? Discover how making...
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In Defense Of Witcher 3 Alchemy
Are you ready to brew your way to victory? Discover the unsung power of potions, bombs,...
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The Wild Hunt Has Arrived
Will The Witcher Season 2 introduce The Wild Hunt sooner than expected? Explore leaked...
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Nilfgaard: From Laughing Stock to Legend
Curious about Nilfgaard's transformation from laughingstock to superpower in The Witcher...
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The Continents Aesthetics Part 3
Curious about The Continents Aesthetics? Explore the unique blend of rugged terrain, clan-based...
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Reexamining Calanthe, The Lioness of Cintra
Who is Queen Calanthe of Cintra, truly? Explore the hidden depths of this complex character...
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In Defense of Filler
Is 'filler' really just a misunderstood narrative strategy? Explore the surprising similarities...
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The Continents Aesthetics Part 2
Curious about the interplay between fantasy and reality in Novigrad? Explore how this...
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Destiny Connections: Renfri and Stregobor
Discover the fateful link between Renfri and Stregobor in Netflix's The Witcher. How does...
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Andrzej Sapkowski, A Profile
Curious about the enigmatic Andrzej Sapkowski? Discover his candid insights and unique...
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The Continent’s Aesthetics Part 1
By Grayson Mugford The first entry in a region-by-region examination of setting in the...
Witcher Speculation For S2
What clues from 'Blood of Elves' could shape The Witcher Season 2? Explore the speculation...
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No, Geralt of Rivia Is Not a Sociopath
Is Geralt of Rivia a sociopath? Discover the truth about his emotions, moral code, and...
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From Quora: The Witcher Books Are Not Great “Literature”. Yet They Are Great.
Are The Witcher Books Truly Underrated Gems or Overhyped Fiction?
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From Quora: Themes In The First Witcher Short Story
What is the primary theme explored in the first Witcher short story?
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The Politics of Vilgefortz
Who was Vilgefortz of Roggeven? Explore his complex journey from Druid to sorcerer, revealing...
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Five Highlights From Making The Witcher
Curious about the insights behind Making The Witcher? Discover five key highlights from...
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The Witcher And The Aesthetics of Violence
Part One: The Song of the Sword Dancer
How Does Violence Shape the Grim Realities of Sapkowski's World? Dive into the dark themes...
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Introduction to Vilgefortz
Who is Vilgefortz of Roggeven? Unravel the mystery behind the enigmatic sorcerer
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